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S45 NFV

1998 Ferrari 355

Red Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,946 mi
Last recorded36,946 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 35524,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 NFV
MakeFerrari
Model355
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 36,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 36,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2010 36,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 36,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2006 34,261 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 355?

Based on 1,544 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
358
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 31
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 23
parking brake recording little or no effort 19
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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S45 NFV is a 1998 Ferrari 355 in Red with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 355 models, the average MOT pass rate is 95.4% with a typical mileage of 24,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ferrari 355 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S45 NFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 355 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 355 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S45 NFV?

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What year was S45 NFV registered?

S45 NFV is a 1998 Ferrari 355, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S45 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S45 NFV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S45 NFV have outstanding finance?

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